The FFX programme (Future Frigate eXperimental) was launched
to replace the ageing Ulsan Class frigates and Pohang Class
corvette in the ROK Navy fleet. Partially designed by the
South Korean Ministry of National Defense, Incheon Frigates
will be built in two batches by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI)
and Daewoo Shipbuilding Marine & Engineering (DSME).

The FFX programme (Future Frigate eXperimental) was launched to replace
the ageing Ulsan Class frigates and Pohang Class corvette in the ROK
Navy fleet. Partially designed by the South Korean Ministry of National
Defense, Incheon Frigates will be built in two batches by Hyundai Heavy
Industries (HHI) and Daewoo Shipbuilding Marine & Engineering (DSME).

Heavily armed for their displacement (127mm main gun, 8x anti-ship missiles)
Incheon Class frigates may fullfil mutlitple tasks including coastal
patrol, coastal fire support, anti-submarine warfare... They represent
a significative increase in overall capabilities compared to the two
classes of vessels they are intended to replace.